Texas Democratic Women host Defend Democracy Demonstration
It was a peaceful and enthusiastic group who turned out for the Texas Democratic Women of Ellis County’s Defend Democracy Demonstration on June 21 at the Ellis County Courthouse.
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Nelson baseball adds pair of new coaches
The Nelson University baseball program is excited to announce the addition of two key coaching staff members ahead of the 2025–2026 academic year: Michael Caveney and the return of former assistant coach Cliff Bartosh.
Luke Clayton: Experience saves the day at Lake Texoma
Catching fish can be a challenging endeavor, especially when conditions change quickly and patterns that have been as constant as the Polar star fail to produce bites. Such was the case with a striper fishing trip at Lake Texoma last week with my friends at Striper Express.
Preventing pediatric heat stroke in vehicle
As temperatures rise across Texas, the risk of pediatric heat stroke due to children being left in vehicles becomes a pressing concern.
'Clean, drain and dry' to stop invasive species spread
AUSTIN — The Fourth of July holiday provides numerous opportunities for Texans throughout the state to enjoy the summer sun on the water. During the holiday festivities, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers to do their part to protect Texas lakes from aquatic invasive species during the heart of boating season.
County court reviews budget asks for 2026
Local governments are in the middle of budget season as they prepare for the start of the new fiscal year in October. Ellis County Commissioners received an update on how their own budget is progressing during Tuesday’s regular bi-weekly meeting.
Bryan Nyquist: Texas patients deserve better than price-control politics
Every day, Texas patients walk into infusion centers to receive treatments that help them manage cancer, autoimmune conditions, rare diseases, and more. These therapies – often delivered in community-based settings – are critical to keeping Texans healthy, productive, and out of the hospital.
College baseball returns to Cleburne in 2026
ARLINGTON — REV Entertainment has announced the expansion of its annual College Baseball Series to include a new tournament at La Moderna Field in Cleburne. The inaugural event will be held from Feb.
Joe Guzzardi: Assessing Arizona’s ‘veto queen’ Hobbs
Of the 1,287,891 Arizonans who cast their 2022 gubernatorial votes for Democrat Katie Hobbs to replace termed-out Republican Doug Ducey, at least 25% would likely want to take their votes back. Hobbs has proven to be, at best, ineffective and, at worst, a viable threat to national security.
University of Arkansas Dean's List includes area students
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas announced a number of students from Midlothian who earned a spot on the Dean's List for the Spring 2025 semester.